Other editions of book The Secret Staircase

When Tom and Ricky decide to help an old man, they learn about a treasure hidden in his house. Tom and Ricky are two fourteen-year-old boys. Together with their friends and their dog Patches, they set out to solve mysteries in their small home town. This easy-to-read mystery series has five interesting stories that have engaged young readers for several decades. This classic series was updated in 2011 with a more modern look and themes.

When Tom and Ricky decide to help an old man, they learn about a treasure hidden in his house.Tom and Ricky are two fourteen-year-old boys. Together with their friends, and their dog Patches, they set out to solve mysteries in their small home town. Each book in this easy-reading series is written using the 300 most common words in the English language, which consist of 80% of the words used in everyday speech. Each of the five mystery stories are meant to subtly reinforce common vocabulary through single plot stories that feature natural dialogue. They are ideal for use as reading practice for ages 9 and up.